Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Augusta University

Similar subject-area teaching programs across Georgia suggest first-year earnings around $41,600—which puts Augusta University's estimated outcomes right at the state median but below the national benchmark of $43,000. With an estimated $27,000 in debt, the 0.65 ratio is manageable for education careers, though it's worth noting that peer programs in Georgia show significant variation. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's graduates, for instance, earn $50,000 in their first year, nearly $9,000 more than what comparable programs at Augusta would suggest.

The challenge here is that Georgia's teacher salaries, even for subject-area specialists, lag slightly behind national figures. The estimated debt load matches the state median and is close to the national norm, so financing isn't unusually burdensome. However, teaching careers typically offer modest salary growth early on, meaning that $27,000 debt will take consistent effort to pay down even with loan forgiveness programs.

For parents considering Augusta's education program, the estimated outcomes suggest a reasonable but unremarkable investment. The school serves a population with significant financial need (38% receive Pell grants), and the debt-to-earnings picture appears sustainable. Still, if your child has admission offers from programs like Abraham Baldwin or Kennesaw State—both showing stronger first-year earnings in this field—comparing those options carefully would be prudent before committing.